October 1 - 31
Available 24/7
Virtual Program
FREE!

Tacoma creatives, working in a variety of artistic disciplines, are sharing videos and images of their work and creative practice. Check out Artists in Focus to learn about the creative process and see how and where artists create their work.

Photo courtesy of Lisa Daniel

Ten Tacoma-based artists and teams are sharing out a message of care and compassion with our community on an intimate level. These artists are each producing a care project – some virtually and some physically – for the community to participate in for free. Follow along on the Tacoma Arts Facebook and Instagram channels.

• Tamiko and Teruko Nimura will partner with the Food is Free Project Tacoma community to distribute sets of mental health care packages to 7 Food is Free tables across Tacoma.
• Jamika Scott is creating a photo and video storytelling project that highlights Tacomans talking about who and what they love.
• Daniel Garcia’s Community Boombox brings live DJ experiences to the public sphere in pop-up performances to delight passersby.
• Gerardo Peña’s butterfly mural, Metamorphosis, is a photo opportunity. In the age of social media, a photo op is a great way to create an interactive art piece that will respect social distancing.
• Paige D. Pettibon is sharing Going Home, a book written and illustrated by Paige in Lushootseed and English. Paige will provide a downloadable PDF worksheet that accompanies her book.
• Saiyare Refaei, in collaboration with four other Tacoma-based artists, is painting a mural to raise the question: "when will we begin to act and care for our planet?"
• Abby E. Murray will be sharing out a PDF poetry anthology of original poems written by undocumented youth in Pierce County.
• Anida Yoeu Ali will be producing an exhibition of artworks created by children in 'Mommy Art School' during the pandemic.
• Jessica Spring  will be sharing out copies of hand-printed “You’ll Heal Tacoma” posters through an interactive art installation as well as other distribution points across Tacoma.
• Jefferson Mok’s project combines the artistic practice of using “found” materials with StoryCorps-style of storytelling where community members have access to record or store digital content, these new collaboratively created art pieces will be featured on a rotating virtual gallery.

Photo courtesy of Teruko Nimura and postcards made in collaboration with Jessica Spring

Enjoy a mix of in-person and virtual exhibits this October. Find out more. 

Photo courtesy of Philippe Hyojung Kim